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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.32, 669.47 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.32, 669.47 and 138.39 is: 207.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.32 : 669.47 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.32/669.47 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.32x = 669.47 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.32x = 92,644.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,644.75/446.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.57

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